Category: Western Lifestyle
A podcast built around youth horse development through 4-H, FFA, and junior rodeo programs. The host, a longtime 4-H horse project leader from Kansas, covers everything from helping a first-year youth member select an appropriate project horse to preparing for state hippology competitions and county fair showmanship classes. Episodes address the parental side of youth equestrian programs — managing costs, transporting horses safely, supporting a young rider through losses, and knowing when a child is ready to move from leadline to independent competition. Guest episodes feature youth riders who have gone on to compete collegiately, extension agents who run state 4-H horse programs, and horse project judges who explain what they look for in showmanship, halter, and performance classes. The show also covers high school rodeo from a parent and coach perspective, including NHSRA rules, qualification structures, and scholarship opportunities for senior competitors.